New H5N1 bird flu variant found in Nevada dairy worker

New H5N1 bird flu variant found in Nevada dairy worker as new data shows changes in virus
A dairy worker in Nevada has reportedly been infected by the killer variant of H5N1 bird flu; analysis shows changes in new strain that makes it more lethal in mammals.
Bird flu variant found in Nevada cows shows signs of adaptation to mammals
The newer variant of avian influenza that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada has a genetic change that’s thought to help the virus copy itself in mammals — including humans — more easily, according to a new technical brief from the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
New bird flu variant found in dairy cattle. Can H5N1 be transmitted to humans?
Until last week, all bird flu in dairy herds had been identified as the B3.13 variant, which was believed to have come from wild birds in late 2023 or early 2024. The USDA confirmed the virus's existence in the Nevada dairy cattle through milk sampling, the agency said.
New bird flu variant found in Nevada dairy cows has experts sounding alarms: ‘We have never been closer to a pandemic from this virus’
Dairy herds in Nevada have been infected by a version of the H5N1 bird flu not previously seen in cows, putting virologists on high alert.
Fears grow over new bird flu infections in dairy cattle
A newer variant of H5N1 bird flu that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada has a genetic change thought to help the virus infect mammals – including humans – more easily, according to a new brief from the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Bird flu has devastated Ohio's chicken population. Now, the disease is being transferred to wildlife
Bird flu has devastated Ohio's chicken population. Now, the disease is being transferred to wildlife Trump’s appearance at ...
US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and luck. Can we do it again?
The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writer. CNN is showcasing the work of The Conversation, a ...
Migrants are on the front lines of the bird flu crisis but deportation fears are causing chaos
Migrant farmworkers are on the front lines of the H5N1 surge — but deportation fears complicate virus surveillance ...
San Mateo County cat diagnosed with bird flu as CDC deletes evidence on possible feline-human transmission
San Mateo County public health officials reported finding H5N1 bird flu in a pet cat and a backyard poultry flock.
Activists accuse NYC shops of selling ‘sickly’ chickens in scramble before bird-flu shutdown
It’s a fowl business. Animal activists accused several Brooklyn and Queens markets of selling “sickly-looking” live chickens ...
Governor shuts down poultry markets after 7 cases of bird flu detected in NYC
The order also temporarily shuts down all bird markets in Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk counties after 7 cases were ...
WKOW4h
Edgerton bird sanctuary taking extra precautions amid rising cases of bird flu
As cases of bird flu continue to climb, people in southern Wisconsin are acting in an abundance of caution to prevent the ...
NBC Los Angeles1d
Are eggs safe to eat as bird flu spreads? Food to eat and avoid
So, the CDC says if eggs are cooked properly, they are safe to eat. This means cooking eggs to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, which kills bacteria and viruses, including bird flu.
Oregon health Q&A: Where do Oregonians find current bird flu information as feds halt updates?
Oregon Department of Agriculture keeps a running list of confirmed avian influenza detections listed by date, county and type ...